rookie shotgunner

[loopy50]

i am a rookie when it comes to shotguns and not afraid to admit it. i will be hunting upland game shortly and would like advice on two fronts. how does one choose a shotgun? its not like anything else where you can test drive a car, take a bicycle for a spin or the like. and i assume it is a personal fit that one is after. i am leaning towards a 20 gauge over under for safety and simplicity. can a person go to a skeet or trap range and try guns kept at the club? also is there anywhere a person can get instruction? to prevent bad shooting habits before they begin? not new to shooting but so far the vast majority has been with a rifle. i am skeptical about going into a gun shop to ask for advice. their best interest is selling me a gun,regardless of whether it is the right fit for me.

[JWCalgary]

Local trap / skeet ranges will let you rent / try guns. From my experience they also instruct. Locals to the club are also a valuable shooting resource. It's all about fit so don't be hasty.

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[tikka250]

where are you located? there is several clubs in alberta with plenty of outstanding members who would be more than happy to help you get started.

[Bushmaster]

Should be mandatory to put your location in......

[loopy50]

thanks guys. from edmonton. i went to the edmonton gun club website. nothing mentioned about instruction. my next step is to call them.

[covey ridge]

The a.h.e.i.a range at deWinton has quite a few shot guns for rent and they have some very basic instruction available. I am not sure what aheia has in the Edmonton area.

I would advise you to contact a local sporting clays range. Many keep lists of local certified instructors.

If you are looking at 20 gauge guns, go to a skeet range. Many skeet shooter prefer the smaller gauges and most skeet shooters will help you through a round or two and even let you try their guns.

[waterninja]

Originally Posted by Bushmaster

Should be mandatory to put your location in......

I agree